US Bridges

Rs 1728 over Trib. to Mill Creek

Fair

Republic County, Kansas · 3.5E of Munden · Structure no. 000000000790660

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
67
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1728 over Trib. to Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1728 over Trib. to Mill Creek in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 67 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1728
CrossesTrib. to Mill Creek
Location3.5E of Munden
RouteCounty Highway 1728
CountyRepublic County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.91503, -97.47378
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2018)
Projected traffic80 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$210,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1728 over Trib. to Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1728 over Trib. to Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1728 over Trib. to Mill Creek carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 1728 over Trib. to Mill Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1728 over Trib. to Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.